Removing and installing/replacing front lower strap fitting (belt tensioner), front passenger seat (Except M4 Convertible)

On these vehicles, the following part numbers must be installed when replacing the lower strap:

Production date	Optional equipment SA5AL (Active Protection)	Faulty part		Required new part
		Part number	Parts	Part number	Parts
until 09/2013	not fitted	7 292 029	Lower strap, left	7 388 505	New part kit with lower strap and seat belt(1).
until 09/2013	not fitted	7 292 030	Lower strap, right	7 388 506	New part kit with lower strap and seat belt(1).
until 09/2013	Installed as optional equipment	7 292 029	Lower strap, left	7 259 387	Lower strap, left
until 09/2013	Installed as optional equipment	7 292 030	Lower strap, right	7 259 388	Lower strap, right
from 09/2013	Installed after series production	7 292 029	Lower strap, left	7 259 387	Lower strap, left
from 09/2013	Installed after series production	7 292 030	Lower strap, right	7 259 388	Lower strap, right
(1) When a new part is installed, the seat belt must also be replace on vehicles with production date before 09/2013 without option equipment SA5AL (Active Protection)!

(Seat belt is included in the new part kit.)

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove FRONT PASSENGER SEAT .

Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off the ignition!

Installation note: 

• Microencapsulated screws must be replaced and may not  be reused
• Screw connection must be completed within 20 min. (start of hardening)
• Microencapsulated screws must not  be retightened
• If the nut is used on more than one occasion, first clean the thread

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock plug connection (3) and pull all connectors out of connector housing (2).

Disconnect all cable straps.

Removing wiring harness.

Installation note: 

• Replace cable strap.
• Cables must not be under tension
• Plugs are coded and must be reinstalled in the correct sequence in the connector housing

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 05AZ .

Remove belt pretensioner (3).

Installation note: 

Replace screw (1).

Belt tensioner (3) is secured through recess (2) on retaining bracket.

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Removing and installing or replacing rear left or right seat belts